Press Releases
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
As the high costs of heavy U.S. reliance on fossil fuels become clear, Oceana urges policymakers to invest more in the development of cheaper renewable energy choices. An... Read More
Friday, September 17, 2010
U.K. Philanthropist Heather Stevens Joins Oceana
Oceana announced today that U.K.-based philanthropist Heather Stevens has joined its Board of Directors. Stevens, the Trustee of the Waterloo Foundation, has long been a supporter of Oceana’s... Read More
Thursday, September 16, 2010
World’s Leading Fisheries Scientists in Geneva Friday
Oceana, the largest international organization focused solely on ocean conservation, is hosting a panel discussion at the World Trade Organization (WTO) Public Forum Friday, September 17, 2010, entitled... Read More
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Oceana’s 2010 SeaChange Summer Party Welcomed Special Guests Jeff Bridges and Pierce Brosnan
Today, international ocean conservation group Oceana welcomed special guests Jeff Bridges and Pierce Brosnan at the 3rd annual SeaChange Summer Party. This year's event took place at Villa... Read More
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
American Public Overwhelmingly Supports Science and Response Capability Before Offshore Drilling
Today, Oceana released the results of a nationwide poll conducted by David Binder Research. The results show clearly that the public strongly supports a precautionary approach: 88 percent... Read More
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Latest Gulf Accident Underscores Need to Keep Offshore Drilling Moratorium in Place
This morning’s explosion and fire on an offshore oil production platform owned by Mariner Energy near Vermilion Bay, LA, as reported by WDSU Television, New Orleans, is further... Read More
Monday, August 30, 2010
Following Chilean President Sebastiàn Piñera’s recent announcement stating that he requested Suez Energy to relocate its Barrancones thermoelectric coal-fired power plant, Oceana welcomed the decision which came two... Read More